Comparison between Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment vs. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Activating Essence Lotion

Murad

Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Activating Essence Lotion

- 48 components -

- 28 components -

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Ingredients in both products 9

Water, Glycerin, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol and 4 more. Show.

Components only in Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment 39

Salicylic Acid, 1.0%, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Dimethicone and 34 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.3%

Components only in Neutrogena Hydro Boost Activating Essence Lotion 19

Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate-20, Yeast Extract and 14 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 67.9%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

1.0%

Glycerin

Water

Propylene Glycol

Propanediol

Phenoxyethanol

Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

Trehalose

Dimethicone

Chlorphenesin

Niacinamide

Panthenol

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Butylene Glycol

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

Effects unique for Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment:

Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Protection, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition

Effects unique for Hydro Boost Activating Essence Lotion:

UV Protection, Healing, Rejuvenation, Deodorant

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

16 out of 48

33%

chemical

25 out of 48

52%

natural

8 out of 28

29%

chemical

18 out of 28

64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract^#15Allantoin^#17Glycerin^#22Betaine^#28Butylene Glycol^#34

Oily skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#14Allantoin^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 5

Allantoin^#17Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#14Citric Acid^#38Limonene^#44Linalool^#45

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Propylene Glycol^#3Panthenol^#7Butylene Glycol^#8Sodium Hyaluronate^#14

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Potassium Chloride^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#20Benzoic Acid^#22

Detailed view

Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment vs. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Activating Essence Lotion

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.